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productivity

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the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed The country has high agricultural productivity. The company is looking for ways to improve worker productivity. There has been an increase in productivity.

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Recent Examples of productivity Sawie also noted that smallholder farms, in particular, often lack technical support for organic farming, soil health management, pest control and crop rotation practices essential to maintain organic productivity and seed quality. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 Supporters of Question 8 say marijuana contributes to car crashes, crime and lost productivity. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The larger question for leaders is whether sharing productivity gains with employees can create a stronger incentive to find gains in the first place. — Joe Manok, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The number is a working limit for my system, rather than a productivity prescription for everyone. — Morissa Schwartz, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for productivity

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